68% of Americans take dietary supplements 51% take them for the main reason of “overall health and wellness”. -CRN 2015 Consumer Survey
When it comes to supplements I am a label whore. Not in the sense of brand names and price tags, but I know my stuff. After years of researching high quality ingredients and production standards, testing out supplements on myself and family, I’m even further committed to spreading the word on the importance of supplement quality.
I know the process of choosing quality vitamins and supplements can be tricky and I’ve see far too many clients come in with inferior supplements that are more likely to harm than help. When the goal is to take vitamins and supplements for “overall health and wellness”, I want you to be certain that the supplements you choose will help you live a more vibrant life and aren’t packed with junk that won’t do you any good.
In my years of vetting supplements I look for brands that use only high quality, organic ingredients. It’s also important that the core values of a brand are aligned with mine, and that research and independent testing is of upmost importance. After my recent blog on the dangers of low quality supplements, I received many requests for the ones that I recommend – hence, this list of the supplements.
Probiotic:
Renew Life Products – Any of them that are 50 Billion or more
Dr. Ohhira’s Regular and Professional Strength
Pure Encapsulations 50 Billion
Digestion:
Bragg’s Organic Raws Apple Cider Vinegar
Enzymatic Therapy Peppermint Plus
Solaray Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg
Pure Encapsulation Magnesium Glycinate
Pure Encapsulations L-Glutamine
Energy:
Vimergy Barley Juice Extract Powder
Ultima Replenisher Hydrating Powder
Gaia Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthera Root)
Immune Support:
Eidon Ionized Zinc and Immune Support
Ortho Molecular Vitamin K with D
Nature’s Answer Alcohol-Free Echinacea & Goldenseal
Nutribiotic Grapefruit Seed Extract
Protein Powders:
Nutrex Hawaii Spirulina Protein Shake
Superfoods:
Any Navitas Organic Superfoods
Mood:
Pure Encapsulations L-Tyrosine
Pure Encapsulations L-Theanine
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega
Anti-Inflammatory:
Gaia Turmeric Supreme Extra Strength
Adrenal Support:
Nature’s Answer Alcohol Free Ashwagandha
Nature’s Answer Alcohol Free Licorice Root
Sleep:
Dr. Whittaker’s Restful Night Essentials Time-Released
Multi Vitamin:
Rainbow Light Certified Organic Women’s Multi
Rainbow Light Certified Organic Men’s Multi
Cleanse:
Gaia and Nature’s Answer Nettle Leaf
Pure Encapsulation Liver GI Detox
Designs for Health – all of their products
